Hi my name is Ciara Cardona and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I’m 20 years old. I’m Puerto Rican but was born and raised in NYC. I’m really focused on getting my associate’s degree in psychology before my baby is born. I’m taking this course because I wanted to expand my knowledge. I don’t have any specific topics I’d like to cover honestly because I don’t know much about these kinds of things. 

Hi, my name is Nerilisa Gonzalez and this is my 3rd semester at bmcc. I am passionate about completing my degree being that I am a first generation college student. I am also a mother to three beautiful children who give me life and the strength I need to make it through. Being a single mother plus working and pursuing a degree is no easy task however, i refuse to give up. Unfortunately, I got a late start with my intro being that it’s my first time on this platform. It was nerve wrecking for me trying to navigate since i’m horrible with technology. Thankfully i’m here and can’t wait to see what this semester brings out of me.

My name is Roxana Marin. I am 19 years old, I go by the pronouns she/her. This is my second year at Borough of Manhattan Community College. My current major  is Liberal Arts but I have been thinking about changing my major to Psychology. I was born in Brooklyn but raised in Queens. My parents are Mexican and I have one older brother. My brother is someone I look up to, he is a great role model for me and the reason I keep working hard in both school and work.I do not have much time for myself since I’ve been balancing my classes with two jobs but in my free time I love to explore new places and travel. I have explored different museums and locations in New York City and New Jersey. I have traveled to Florida and Mexico as well. I also love trying new food from different countries. I enjoy playing volleyball and going for long walks whether it is by myself or with my family. I am also very huge with streetwear, specifically shoes. The main shoes I like to wear are Jordans and Yeezys. Reason I like the shoes is because of its unique style and design. Apart from shoes I also like clothes , from cargo pants to plaid shirts , from sweatpants to oversized hoodies.Though the semester just started , I am excited to see what this course brings. I am taking this course because I believe it is very interesting and important to learn about the different perspectives of gender and women’s studies, especially in today’s society. I hope to learn more about the different beliefs that society considers appropriate for men and women including privileges, sexuality and race.There are things I value , which are my family and my education. My dream is to be financially stable and travel the world. I would love to visit Japan, Brazil, France, India , Spain etc. In the future I would also love to open my own little dessert store. I am trying to better my baking which includes cake pops, apple pie, cookies and different flavors and decorations for cupcakes. I am also interested in learning how to make zeppoles and cannolis.   My hopes are to finish my associates degree and be able to transfer into another college , leaning towards NYU , with a major that I will be interested in. In case my major does not go to plan I do have a back up plan , since I do want to open a little dessert shop , I would also be Interested in going into culinary school to improve my baking skills . 

My name is Roxana Marin. I am 19 years old and its my second year at Bmcc. My current major   is liberal arts but I been thinking about changing my major to psychology. I was born in Brooklyn but raised in Queens. My parents are Mexican and I have one older sibling. On my free time I love to explore around, which can be going to different places or trying new food from different countries. Most of the time I don’t really have time for myself since I been balancing my classes with two jobs. I enjoy playing volleyball, also My hopes are to finish my associates in a good note and be able to transfer into another college with a major that I will be interested.

Hello Everyone,

My name is Bianca Cruz, I am from Puerto Rico but been living in NY for about 14 years. This is my last semester at Bmcc. I will like to become a nurse so I am looking into nursing programs I am a mother of two boys and nursing can be a challenging career but it will be worthy. I am currently a dental assistant which was the bridge that connect me and wake my interest in nursing as I was working in a hospital field with dental Oral surgeons. I am talking this class because it was a requirement to graduate but I am looking forward to learn and take the best advantage of this course as a women there is new things to learn that will help us and benefit us.

My name is Talisha. I am twenty-two years old. I am currently a Liberal Arts major. However, I am looking to pursue a degree in psychology and hopefully becoming a Forensic Psychologist one day. I am very passionate about help others and assisting them overcome their past trauma. I am a child welfare case worker, so I am already experiencing my passion in making peoples life easier and helping them reach their goals. I am also an independent makeup artist. I just recently decorated my shop, build a website and a social media. I am very hard working, optimistic and courageous. This year is a game changer for me because I am acting on my goals rather than speaking.

I am a Jamaican. I was raised in Jamaica for most of my life. I vacationed in New York every year of my life before coming to live at the age of 16 years old. All of my five siblings were born in New York City, and I was born in Jamaica where we were all grew up. My parents sent me here to get a better education and become a successful citizen. I was not sure what I wanted to be in the future. I have experienced so much in the different jobs I’ve worked in. From being a home health aide to a substitute teacher and now a child welfare case worker. I love to learn to do new things and I have acquired skills that will assist me in promoting myself in many areas of life.  My role model is my dad, he is an entrepreneur that owns Mutiple businesses, and I want to be like him some day. He taught me that in life you don’t have one option, you can choose as many as you want and that what really defines you. My mother is also a major part of who I am becoming. She plays a strong role in my life, reminding me to put God first in everything I do. She also motivates me to do my best in everything I do. She is my cheerleader and I love her so much for being my down to earth angel. Without her I am lost, and I ask God to continue to flourish my family and life with his finest blessings. So, am I only thinking about becoming a forensic psychology? No, I am thinking about learning as much skills as possible so I can become the best me. GWS was a required course however, I am very excited about learning new things and I can’t wait to see what it offers. I am also very excited to engage with my classmates and teacher.

• Hello Everyone, My name is Isaiah Alicea. I go by by the pronouns of He, Him, His. I’m a liberal arts major at BMCC. This will be my final semester (Hurray!) I was born and raised in Harlem but currently my mind is in Puerto Rico where everything is warmer.
  In my professional world I am an Assistant Program Director for a community center in the uptown Manhattan area. I have interest in many things but mostly the Art & Community engagement. My focus is to utilize art as a way to engage community with the goal to evolve them. I’m taking this class because I simply find it interesting. I am excited to explore the intersection between race and gender. I don’t have many suggestions for material that would be helpful but I do think that the book “Bad Feminist” is a very insightful read as it pertains to women’s perspective to the world.